Metals have re-emerged as a serious asset class in global portfolios. What was once treated in India mainly as gold jewellery or a crisis hedge has evolved into a multi-metal investment universe spanning gold, silver, copper, platinum, palladium, and the companies that mine them. Over the last market cycle, metals delivered equity-like returns, often when … Read more
Global & Indian Economy, Asset-Class Performance, What Worked, What Didn’t — and the Way Forward 2025 was not a year of easy beta. It was a year of dispersion, structure, and discipline. At Random Dimes (RD), this year reinforced a belief we’ve repeated often: returns don’t come from being right on the macro story — … Read more
India’s investment landscape has evolved far beyond traditional mutual funds and PMS. For HNIs, family offices, and corporate treasuries, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and the newer Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have become essential portfolio tools. But these products are often misunderstood — leading to wrong expectations, liquidity shocks, and poor outcomes. This guide explains: What … Read more
Introduction Indian investors are increasingly exploring new ways to diversify beyond traditional products like Fixed Deposits, Debt Mutual Funds, and Bonds. Among the options gaining visibility is a specialised category known as Pre-Owned Life Insurance Policies. These policies are originally purchased by one individual and later transferred to another through a legally recognised assignment process. … Read more
November was a steady, confidence-building month for risk assets. India continued to outperform on the back of soft inflation and robust domestic flows, while global markets started positioning for a friendlier interest-rate environment in 2026. In the alternative-investment space, performance was mixed: some platforms strengthened their liquidity buffers, while a few originators again showed stress. … Read more
Managing money has become increasingly difficult — not because we earn less, but because our spending habits have become more complex. UPI payments, subscription services, impulse purchases, online shopping and weekend outings make it easy to lose track of where our money goes. This is where expense tracker apps can help. The right app gives … Read more
Most of us keep shares in our demat account for the long term — hoping they will grow over time. But what if those same shares could earn you extra income every month, without selling them? That is exactly what SLBM (Stock Lending & Borrowing Mechanism) allows you to do. SLBM is one of the … Read more
Chartink has become one of India’s most widely used stock screening and intraday scanning platforms. If you trade equities or indices in India, you have almost certainly come across Chartink’s real-time scanners or community-built breakout filters. But here’s the truth most reviews don’t tell you: Chartink is excellent—but it only solves one part of the … Read more
Introduction Over the past few years, fractional ownership in real estate has gone from a niche concept to a legitimate investment category. Instead of buying an entire property, investors can collectively own a part (fraction) and earn returns from rental cash flows plus eventual capital appreciation. AltDRX is a leading fractional real estate platform that … Read more
India – Economic Indicators Positive GDP growth India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Q1 FY26 GDP growth came in at 7.8% YoY, powered by robust services and capex. The IMF raised its 2025 forecast to 6.6%, while the RBI revised FY26 growth higher to 6.8%. The World Bank echoed optimism, noting India contributes nearly … Read more
